On April 8, 2024 at 3:18pm, a spectacular natural phenomenon will be viewable in Western New York. Learn about the upcoming Full Solar Eclipse and how you can view it safely.
The next total solar eclipse will cross North America on April 8, 2024. Western New York is in the path of totality, meaning a full solar eclipse will be viewable.
During a solar eclipse, the moon blocks the sun out of view. A full eclipse, known as totality, happens when the moon completely covers the sun. This spectacular phenomenon makes the entire area within the path of totality go dark. The light of day turns into a deep twilight sky. In WNY, totality will occur around 3:18 p.m. and last for just over three minutes. The sun’s outer atmosphere (called the solar corona) gradually appears, glowing like a halo around the moon in front of it. Bright stars and planets become more visible in the sky. It's possible for the outdoor temperate may drop a few degrees during a full eclipse.
During — and only during — the 1-2 minute period when the moon completely covers the sun, you may remove your eye protection. It is important to put your eye protection back on before totality ends. The eclipse then becomes "partial" again for an hour as the moon moves away.
You must wear eye protection to look at the sun, during a partial eclipse or any other time.
Looking at the sun without the right eye protection, for even a short time, can damage your retina permanently. It can even cause blindness, called solar retinopathy. Ordinary sunglasses, even very dark ones, and homemade filters are not safe for looking at the sun.
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